It is a paradox that if you choose to take a known hard road like the marine corps and quit climbing that dangerous mountain on which many are broken hence the term "The few...", that you are a dishonorable looser, determined so by people who take a much easier road in life and bounce from job to job and quit anything they start and get tired of, but think of no ill reflection on themselves or others like them. You would think society would be easier on those who attempt great challenges and fail than those who attempt to aspire to common challenges and also fail; but, it is not so. Marines must be first to fight, last if ever to leave...and they must win.
Having said that...like I would tell anyone who commits to anything, your character will be hardened if you can find it in yourself to hang in there and stick with it. Finish what you started and looking back one day it will have flown by and you will be better for having survived the journey.
Good Luck.
2007-12-12 15:24:37
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answered by Mike B 2
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Whenever anyone uses the term ex-Marine I cringe and tell them I prefer "former Marine". That means formerly an active duty Marine. We have a saying "Once a Marine, always a Marine. That is because we have lived by the code and it has become ingrained in us. We take the motto Semper Fideles seriously. We are always faithful to our Corps. I can't tell you the specifics of the G.I. bill that is currently in practice. When I was in you got monthly payments (one years worth for every year of active duty), which would more than cover your tuition and fees as a full time student at many state universities or community colleges. Now you have to pay into a plan in which the government matches your contribution I believe at the rate of twice your contribution. Don't quote me on that...just what I had heard from more recent vets than myself. I imagine more than a few of us during boot camp and naturally in time of war wished we were somewhere else...but very few would have quit even if they could. The Marine Corps is what you make of it. Recruit training is challenging. Your D.I.'s will demand better than your best. They find the limits of every man and drive him to the breaking point. Is it worth it? In my opinion it is. Yes it will change you. Having joined as an immature 17 year old I grew up fast through some rather uncomfortable experiences both during and after boot camp. But you gain a perspective and insight into the world around you and the man inside you. It's as if you are awakened from a dream or finally come alive. At least that is how it was for me. I'll be honest, IT IS TOUGH, but no good thing is ever easy. Keep in mind that recruit training is designed to make you a member of the finest fighting organization in the world. Also realize that it's likely at some time or another that training will lead you into war. War is not pretty my friend. You have no idea of what the experience is like...what you will see and feel. You have to decide if your dedication and love of this country and it's ideals is worth it to you to take on this responsibility and endure what is required of you. Wanting to fund your education is admirable and yes it can be done. But this should not by your primary reason to join the Marine Corps. Foremost in your mind should be that you want to serve your country and more impotantly serve it as a Marine. There are other branches of service in which you could accomplish the goal of earning money for college, that would likely provide you a more comfortable way to go and there is nothing wrong with them. They do a fine job and are deserving of respect. But they are not Marines. If you choose to enlist, that title should mean something to you. A title you are determined to earn.
2016-04-02 23:05:11
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answered by Anonymous
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say youre too depressed to be in the marines and start sucking at your job and at pt. then go to a counselor and get a mental evaluation and have the counsellor set up a meeting with him and your commander. its what i did and im getting out of the army. the military is just gay and its not for some people. at least you tried
2007-12-11 20:03:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Im sorry that you want to get out but I understand. Im sorry people below me are ASSHOLES and tell you to quit whining and suck it up. I bet half of them dont know what you do while you're in and what you go through.
From what I know either being gay (but I dont know if you want to put that out there for people to know), orrrr medical reasons like getting hurt. I hope it works out for you.
2007-12-12 12:26:04
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answered by Samantha A 1
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You have to have a darn good reason. You need health problems or prove that your family is in a hardship state and only you can help. It is not likely you can pull this off. Maybe you should have thought before you enlisted. It certainly is not a picnic.
2007-12-11 11:46:46
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answered by TAT 7
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marine corps: https://bitly.im/c19/i-need-to-get-out-of-the-marine-corps
2015-05-01 20:56:44
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answered by Anonymous
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finish out your contract and be done with it. anything else is NOT honorable.
you don't get to move out of the country unless you have PCS orders to do so.
2007-12-11 13:15:14
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answered by Mrsjvb 7
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The only way to get an honorable discharge is to have a med discharge, other than that theres not else much you can do.
2007-12-11 11:45:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Tell them you have asthma. You can get out on a medical and still draw money every month. Seen it done a lot of times. I don`t know why you would want to get out though. Good Luck!
2007-12-11 11:53:56
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answered by MISTY 7
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Kwitcherbellyakin! Stick it out ya big baby!
2007-12-11 12:02:37
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answered by Anonymous
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